Nigara SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime Double-bevel Honesuki (Boning knife) 135mm/ 160mm

Since being appointed by the domain of Tsugaru to make Japanese swords, Nigara Forging has a history of over 350 years. As one of the few noble swordsmiths in Japan, Nigara homono has continued to preserve this art. The making of swords has been abandoned as a business item since 1965, but the same forging techniques such as welding and hammering have been kept alive in the making of kitchen knives since then.   Measurements      135mm 160mm Weight  145 g 157 g  Total Length 285 mm 305 mm Tip to Heel Length 135 mm 158 mm Blade Height at Heel 36.1 mm 37.9 mm Width of Spine Above Heel  3.9 mm 4.0 mm Width of Spine at Middle of Blade 3.9 mm 4.0 mm Width of Spine at about 1cm From the Tip 2.2 mm 2.2 mm  Steel R2 Powdered Steel, Stainless Cladding R2 Powdered Steel, Stainless Cladding Hardness HRC 62 to 64 HRC 62 to 64 Handle Design K&S Teak wood Handle with options K&S Teak wood Handle with options